Facilitated Stretching - Robert McAtee and Jeff Charland

Facilitated Stretching, Third Edition, provides a useful overview of PNF stretching—a safe and easy-to-use method that involves stretching the muscle, contracting it isometrically against resistance, then stretching it again to a new range of motion. These steps apply whether you are isolating one muscle at a time or using the spiral-diagonal patterns of PNF to stretch groups of muscles simultaneously.

Full-Body Flexibility - Jay Blahnik

Develop flexibility, balance, and strength for improved performance on the athletic field, in fitness class, and in daily life. Premier fitness instructor and author Jay Blahnik blends the best of yoga, Pilates, martial arts, and sport training to create stretching sequences that can be used for warm-up, cool-down, and challenging fitness workouts.

Sport Stretch - Michael Alter

This new edition of Sport Stretch is a complete guide to flexibility for both weekend warriors and elite competitors. It features more stretches than the first edition, a new user-friendly layout, and more background information on the hows and whys of stretching.

Stretch to Win - Ann and Chris Frederick

Leave the old static stretches, muscle tightness, and movement restrictions behind. Stretch to Win presents a complete flexibility training system—a proven winner for today’s athlete. This is the new way to both loosen up and perform your best.

Stretching Anatomy - Arnold Nelson and Jouko Kokkonen

Stretching Anatomy is the only book that provides fully detailed anatomical images of each muscle during any stretch; it is like having a full-color X-ray for every stretch. It shows exactly how to reap the benefits of stretching with detailed instruction on changing positions to alter the muscle emphasis and improving safety and effectiveness.

Massage for Sport Performance - Michael McGillicuddy - Book and DVD

Perform at the highest level with Massage for Sport Performance. This book and DVD demonstrate self-massage and partner massage for deep-tissue pain relief, injury rehabilitation, and speedy muscle recuperation. Optimal performance and quick relief are readily available with pre- and postevent massages, recovery massages, and spot treatments.

Performance Massage - Robert King

Now effective high-energy massage techniques are easy for anyone to learn! In Performance Massage Robert K. King, former National President of the American Massage Therapy Association, explains massage therapy for athletes, dancers, and other physically active people. Coaches and fitness professionals will also find this book to be a valuable reference.

Prescriptive Stretching - Kristian Berg - NEW

Prescriptive Stretching incorporates large and easy-to-use full-color anatomical illustrations to demonstrate exactly how to relieve soreness and imbalances in a targeted way. By using the 40 stretches in Prescriptive Stretching, readers can reduce their risk of injury and relieve unwanted pain.

End Back and Neck Pain - Vincent Fortanasce, David Gutkind and Robert Watkins

End Back & Neck Pain is a comprehensive guide to the relief and prevention of common forms of spinal pain. It will help you understand your pain, offer advice for self-treatment, and guide you in finding a physician. Authored by experts famous for their work with Pope John Paul II, the book helps relieve pain and keep it from recurring

Delavier's Stretching Anatomy - Frederic Delavier, Jean-Pierre Clemenceau and Michael Gundill

Frédéric Delavier has captivated millions with Strength Training Anatomy. Now readers have access to Delavier’s exercise expertise and trademark illustrations once again with Delavier’s Stretching Anatomy. With full-color photos and illustrations, this guide depicts over 130 exercises to increase flexibility, tone muscles, and reduce injury.